James Milling was drafted No. 278 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 24 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #278
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 24
- Career AV
- 172nd at Maryland
The pick
How James Milling came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
24 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 24
- Career approximate value
- 172nd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19924 years after the draft
Around pick 278
Who came off the board on either side of James Milling.
Southern
Ohio State
Tennessee State
Murray State
Maryland in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stefon Diggs
WR · MIN · 2015
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#153
Jermaine Lewis
WR · BAL · 1996
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#24
D.J. Moore
WR · CAR · 2018
Maryland
#58
Torrey Smith
WR · BAL · 2011
Maryland
#7
Darrius Heyward-Bey
WR · LV · 2009
Maryland
#116
Vernon Joines
WR · CLE · 1989
Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Milling in the 1988 NFL Draft
James Milling is a Wide receiver out of Maryland selected No. 278 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Milling drafted?
James Milling was selected No. 278 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-milling.
What college did James Milling play for?
James Milling played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did James Milling's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/james-milling.